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A
an animal story
B
a story about a cocl and a bull
C
a tragedy
D
a false story
Explanation
'A cock and bull story' is an implausible or absurd story used as an excuse.
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A
terrorist
B
a large bug
C
important person
D
a large insect
Explanation
A 'big bug' (or bigwig) refers to an important or powerful person.
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without break
B
stretch mark
C
long way
D
decay
Explanation
'At a stretch' means continuously or without stopping (without a break).
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A
stop smoking
B
complete destruction
C
come to nothing
D
catch fire
Explanation
'End in smoke' means to produce no positive result or come to nothing.
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A happy ending
B
A sudden bad news
C
A thunderstorm
D
A hailstorm
Explanation
'A bolt from the blue' refers to a sudden and unexpected event, usually shocking news.
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An unwise man
B
A wise man
C
An illiterate person
D
A stupid man
Explanation
'A man of letters' refers to a learned or literary man, a scholar.
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patiently
B
complain
C
tolerate
D
hate
Explanation
'Put up with' means to tolerate or endure.
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A
an animal story
B
a tragedy
C
a short story
D
a false story
Explanation
'A cock and bull story' is a ridiculous, unbelievable story.
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A
bad character
B
none of these
C
a sheep with black colour
D
black sheep and goat
Explanation
A 'black sheep' is a disreputable or odd member of a group or family.
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